Advocacy Day 2026 unites lenders, business advocates, and small business leaders to spotlight key issues shaping California’s future.
California’s small businesses are navigating rising costs, limited access to capital, immigration enforcement, shifting federal policies, and inequitable entrepreneurial opportunities. At a time of uncertainty, ensuring support and protection for all entrepreneurs is critical to building a resilient, competitive economy.
Advocacy Day 2026 brings together community lenders, business support organizations, and small business leaders from across the state to elevate the issues that matter most. We’ll kick off the day with a keynote speaker who will offer timely insights into today’s policy landscape and what’s at stake for California’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Together, we’ll meet with state legislators at the Capitol to advocate for:
- Increased investment in small business technical assistance and capital access
- Strong support for responsible and transparent small business lending
- Expanded and equitable opportunities for home cooks
- Policies that strengthen community reinvestment across California
- And more!
Our collective voice is essential to safeguarding and advancing the ecosystem we’ve built together. Join us in shaping policies that ensure California’s diverse small businesses can start, grow, and thrive in 2026 and beyond.